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Record ID: BM-A7BA94
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published Find published
1. Platform Decorated Terret Large, complete platform-decorated terret (rein ring). The terret comprises an inset rectangular-sectioned attachment bar, which is flanked on either side with vertical collars. The ring itself, which is in remarkable condition, is decorated with three circular disc-like platforms, one on each side and one at the top. Each platform is decorated with a simple, geometric flower design consisting of four petals situated around a central circle. The petal-shaped cells on the platforms located on either side of the ring are filled with blue enamel. The colour u…
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: BM-23D9C9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published Find published
This molten droplet of heavy yellow metal was reported as possible Treasure, because it was found in the vicinity of other finds of molten gold/electrum which might be connected with the production of Iron Age gold torcs or other objects. It was sent to the British Museum for scientific analysis which demonstrated the droplet was made of copper alloy. 
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
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Record ID: BM-E69D94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
An incomplete copper-alloy Gallo-Belgic unit of the Suessiones, probably of ΔEIVICIACOS, dating to the period c.60-25 BC, type "au Taureau immobile". Obverse: Unclear bust right, traces of legend [...EIVIC]IAC below. Reverse: Bull(?) right, six petalled flower above, crescent motif below. As DT, p. 122, no. 561; La Tour no. 7207
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ware', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: BM-0C0C0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper-alloy unit of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, probably struck for Cunobelin, dating to the period AD 10-40, 'Cunobelinus Rex' type. Obverse: [CVNOBE-LINVS REX], Bust right. Reverse: Bull butting right, [TASC] in exergue. As ABC p. 141, no. 2966; BMC (Hobbs, 1996: p. 133), nos. 1944-1951
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croydon', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: BM-6EEF3D
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
An incomplete copper-alloy harness fitting, probably part of terret ring, of late Iron Age to early Roman date (50BC - 100 AD). The object is broken across the middle, with breaks at both ends.heavily corroded and pitted of muddy brown with green corrosion. Found is association with Iron Age and Roman pottery, metal work and coinage. Diameter: 22.63mm Thickness: 6.27mm Weight:4.5g
Created on: Saturday 12th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Common', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: BM-F602B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A worn copper-alloy Iron Age stater of the South Western Region / Durotriges, c.50 BC-AD 43, Hod Hill type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak, and crescents. Reverse: Disjointed horse left, rectangular head, body of crescents, four vertical legs, pellet below, many pellets above. As ABC p.111, no. 2175; BMC nos. 2790-2859.
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2017
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Record ID: BM-3BBF01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A cast copper-alloy Iron Age potin of the Kent Region / Cantiaci, c.150-100 BC, 'Thurrock Chicken Head' type. Obverse: Bird-like head of Apollo left with open mouth. Reverse: Degraded bull left. As ABC p. 33, no. 126.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stonea Grange', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: BM-3BB6B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A cast copper-alloy Iron Age potin of the Kent Region / Cantiaci, c.150-100 BC, 'Thurrock Chicken Head' type. Obverse: Bird-like head of Apollo left with open mouth. Reverse: Degraded bull left. As ABC p. 33, no. 126.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stonea Grange', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: BM-27A7EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A very worn copper-alloy Iron Age unit, probably of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, c.AD 10-40, uncertain type. Obverse: Illegible legend, Laureate(?) bust left. Reverse type is illegible. Cf. ABC 2969 for similar obverse type.
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stonea Grange', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: BM-B012B8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published Find published
An incomplete copper-alloy Nauheim derivative brooch dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period up to about AD 80. Only a small portion of the head comprising a small length of the circular-section integral spring mechanism survives. This extends to the arched, rectangular section bow. The bow tapers towards a pointed foot. The catchplate is flat and trapezoidal in shape. The brooch measures 44mm in length and the bow is a maximum of 3.5mm in width. The catchplate has a maximum depth of 6.5mm. This brooch type is not commonly found in the north east with its distribution mainly…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 21st November 2019
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Record ID: BM-1A4679
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
Iron Age bronze unit of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, in the name of Cunobelinus, 'Cunobelinus Bull Sacrifice' type, dating to c. AD 10-40. BMC 1913-1919; ABC, p. 141, no. 2972.
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 10th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldenham region', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: BM-DBD5C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A cast potin unit of the Cantiaci, 'Curved Bull' type, dating to c. 125-75 BC. BMC 711-713, ABC 105, VA 106-110.
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2015
Last updated: Friday 22nd May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rochford', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: BM-6989DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
Iron Age bronze unit of the Ambiani (Gaul), 'Jester Head' type, dating to c. 60-40 BC.
Created on: Wednesday 14th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 14th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marlborough', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: BM-024592
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A copper-alloy button and loop fastener dating to the Late Iron Age or early Roman period. The head comprises an elongated oval ring which is hemispherical in section. Where the head joins the shank, there is a integrally-cast moulding. The shank extends at right angles to the ring, before extending again at right angles to form the flat triangular loop, with triangular perforation. The fastener can be classified as being a Wild Class II Ring-headed type which he suggests represents 'a British Iron Age tradition which survived into the second century AD' See Wild (1970, 138). The fast…
Created on: Tuesday 16th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th June 2018
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Record ID: BM-DE1974
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A complete copper-alloy finger ring of spiral type (Guiraud Type 7c), dating to the Late Iron Age or Roman period (Guiraud 1989, 195). The ring is made from a single bent rectangular-section strip of metal. The external diameter of the ring is 16.35mm the internal diameter of the hoop is 11.39mm. The twisted metal band is 4.63mm in width and 1.99mm thick. The ring weighs 5.7 grams.
Created on: Thursday 20th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: BM-172382
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published Find published
Copper alloy unit of the Cantii / South Eastern Region, dating to 60-20 BC (Reece Period 1), Bear and bull. ABC 267.
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th October 2014
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Record ID: BM-133A42
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
Two Iron Age, Iron and copper alloy hemispherical vessels, probably cauldrons. Recovered (on the advice of English Heritage) during an archaeological evaluation undertaken by Cotswold Archaeology Ltd. Description - At least two vessels of very similar form but of different sizes. In addition, running beneath the larger bowl is a large iron object with a rounded terminal. Both vessels appear to have been hemispherical in shape and comprised a solid iron hoop at the top of the rim to which are attached two iron suspension rings, one on either side. The rim is supported by a thick iron…
Created on: Friday 21st October 2011
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2013
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